About Us
Our Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University School of Tourism and Hotel Management started its educational activities with the decision published in the Official Gazette dated 23.03.2012 and numbered 28242. The institution was transformed into the Faculty of Tourism by Presidential Decree in accordance with the additional 30th article of the Higher Education Institutions Organization Law published in the Official Gazette dated 27.06.2024 and numbered 8653. Our faculty was established to train expert personnel to be employed in the fields of Tourism Management and Gastronomy and Culinary Arts and to conduct academic studies in related fields. It also aims to open Recreation Management and Tourist Guidance departments in the future. For the promotional video click here.
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Practice Kitchen
The practice courses of the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Program take place in a practice kitchen equipped with the latest technology, offering every facility for a comfortable and high-level education. The design of the practice kitchen is intended to allow each student to work individually while also familiarizing them with industrial kitchen systems. The practice kitchen, used to provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the operation and management of a professional kitchen, consists of 1 main kitchen, 1 butcher shop, 1 vegetable washing section, and 1 pastry practice kitchen, where 90 students can work individually at the same time. Additionally, preparations for competitions are carried out in the practice kitchen with the aim of representing and promoting Turkish Cuisine in the best possible way internationally.
Stone Room Breakfast Hall
Located in the historical texture of Burdur city center, Stone Room Gastronomy Kitchen offers a unique food and beverage experience in the Stone Room Mansion, which dazzles with its authentic Ottoman civil architecture from the 17th century. This historic mansion, built by Emin Bey, one of the leaders of the Kınalı Tribe, underwent a comprehensive restoration process initiated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1978 and completed in 1988. Transferred to Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University in 2013, the Stone Room Mansion now operates publicly within the Lavanta Tepesi Hotel. Our restaurant offers the finest examples of local flavors to its guests with its rich menu served at every meal. Special breakfasts and dining events organized at Stone Room Gastronomy Kitchen create unforgettable moments in its artistic atmosphere adorned with authentic embroideries. Stone Room, an ideal stop for anyone who wants to discover the local tastes of Burdur and spend time in a historical venue, offers a unique experience by blending traditional and modern.
Book & Coffee Cafeteria
Located in the heart of the campus, Book & Coffee derives its name from its rich library containing works of many famous local and foreign authors and its delicious coffee offerings, making it an indispensable meeting point for MAKÜ members. With its rich variety of coffees and menus, it offers our students and staff an enjoyable break with a campus view.
On the lower floor of the cafeteria, there are practical kitchen lessons conducted by the students of the Tourism Management and Hotel Management School and the Culinary Program of Burdur Food Agriculture and Livestock Vocational School in the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Practice Kitchen. These lessons bring the flavors prepared by students inspired by local and world cuisines to the menu of Book & Coffee on certain days of the week. These special dishes prepared by the students are evaluated by customers through a software, directly affecting the students' practice grades. Book & Coffee offers its visitors both the pleasure of knowledge and taste with its delicious coffees and menu enriched with student works. We invite everyone to experience this unique blend of education and gastronomy.
Application Hotel (Lavanta Tepesi Hotel)
LOCATION
Located in Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University İstiklal campus, Lavanta Tepesi Hotel, with its magnificent natural view of Burdur lake and lavender gardens, is centrally located to see the historical and natural beauties of Burdur. The facility, away from the noise of the city and intertwined with nature, has a total of 37848 m² open and 16102 m² closed area.
It is 37 km from Süleyman Demirel Airport and 122 km from Antalya Airport.
RESTAURANTS and CAFE
In our main restaurant, you can taste different flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine suitable for every taste. While enjoying the panoramic natural view in our Roof restaurant located on the top floor of our hotel, you can taste dishes from Turkish and world cuisine offered in its rich menu.
Lobi Cafe is a pleasant place where you can taste the pastry and dessert samples of our master chefs in its open and closed areas while sipping tea and coffee varieties and not noticing how time passes.
MEETING AND EVENTS
We serve domestic and foreign institutions and organizations with our professional team. Our meeting rooms, which attract attention with their foyer area receiving daylight all day, meet all needs with their different and functional design. Meetings, conferences, workshops, management seminars, and gala dinners are organized with the possibilities provided by technology and a superior service understanding according to special requests.
| Halls | Area | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Foyer area | 465 m² | -------- |
| Main hall (can be divided into 3) | 770 m² | 925 people |
| Sagalassos | 241 m² | 300 people |
| Salda | 288 m² | 325 people |
| Avşar | 241 m² | 300 people |
| Workshop (can be divided into 2) | 166 m² | 175 people |
| Kibyra | 96 m² | 100 people |
| Kremna | 70 m² | 75 people |
| İnsuyu | 87 m² | 90 people |
*Theater layout is taken as a basis for person capacities.